Dear Colleagues: It’s been quite a week in DC.  The most impressive news is having our home team -- the Nationals -- win the World Series, despite their substantial underdog status. My son was in Houston for the final two games and I’m not sure he… Continue Reading Washington D.C. Update – November 1, 2019

Dear Colleagues, While I am not much of a sports fan, having our home team -- the Nationals -- compete in the World Series is a thrill – a thrill that DC needs now more than ever.   My son and my step-son have secured tickets and… Continue Reading Washington D.C. Update – October 25, 2019

Dear Colleagues: 1. November 21 Deadline Looming to Fund the Government:  Will Congress Act?   Just before Congress left town for their two-week recess, they passed a short-term funding bill to keep the government open, but only until November 21.  As that deadline comes closer,… Continue Reading Washington D.C. Update – October 18, 2019

Dear Colleagues – It’s been a breath-taking week in Washington as minute-to-minute developments unfold in the House’s decision to pursue impeachment of President Trump.  Yet, both bodies continue to move on their legislative agendas. The question becomes, how much oxygen will impeachment suck up and will… Continue Reading Washington D.C. Update – September 27, 2019

Dear Colleagues: Congress was engaged in a frenzy of appropriations activities this week..where it will all lead remains to be seen!  1. With the End of the Fiscal Year in Sight, Congress Punts September 30 -- the end of the federal Fiscal Year – is looming,… Continue Reading Washington D.C. Update – September 20, 2019

Congress is back in session, and bi-partisanship is increasingly looking to be something we see only in the rear-view mirror. Senate Fails to Move Education Funding BillThe Senate Appropriations Committee, often considered one of the last bastions of bi-partisanship, fell apart this week – and along… Continue Reading Washington D.C. Update – September 13, 2019

Dear Colleagues: Happy September and back to school!  It always feels like a fresh start this time of year – harkening back to the childhood excitement of new notebooks, pens and pencils, teachers and more.  Of course, for today’s students the excitement is probably more about… Continue Reading Washington D.C. Update – September 6, 2019

Washington Update August 2, 2019 Dear Colleagues: The Senate left town yesterday following on the heels of the House bringing the five-week summer recess into full bloom.  Congress will reconvene in September, and thanks to the passage of the budget deal, move forward in adopting 12 appropriations… Continue Reading Washington D.C. Update – August 1, 2019

Congress is heading out of town – the House leaving today for a six-week recess and the Senate leaving at the end of next week.  With the amazing budget deal headed for the finish line, September promises to be full of appropriations bills, including the… Continue Reading Washington D.C. Update – July 24, 2019

Dear Colleagues:  IF YOU ARE LOOKING FOR AN OPPORTUNITY TO INTERN IN THE U.S. SENATE, SCROLL TO ITEM #6 IN THIS BLOG.  YOU DON’T WANT TO MISS THIS! In the meantime, Congress came back to Washington this week with a boatload of work to do in the… Continue Reading Washington D.C. Update – July 12, 2019